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B116 JOE

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

38,150 mi
Last recorded38,150 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB116 JOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 38,150 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 90,078 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 31,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection on components

Pass 16 Apr 2024 86,163 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 86,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tpms indicating low tyre pressure

Pass 27 Mar 2024 26,017 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 80,765 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 21,717 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 17,147 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 66,304 miles

Central EXHAUST CLAMP STARTING TO CRACK

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 66,304 miles

Central EXHAUST CLAMP STARTING TO CRACK

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 13,833 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 59,052 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 46,005 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 May 2018 31,559 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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B116 JOE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 39,876 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B116 JOE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B116 JOE registered?

B116 JOE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2018.

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